Why do we write? Is it to let readers into our lives? Do we leave them to judge our commissions or ommissions? Are there major takeaways we have from a story? Is sharing stories therapeutic? What is the major point in telling a story? All these and more questions are answered by Patricia Opio,in herContinue reading “The Metamorphosis of Ayo; Reflections of a Neuropatient”
Speechless
If there’s anyone who has helped me in weaving language into a concrete narrative, Bolaji Gelax would be up there. It started with an awkward story I sent her, the kind of email you send and you are satisfied as a sender but not certain about the receiver. I don’t want to look at itContinue reading “Speechless”
Real Story behind ‘Western’ push for Bobi Wine.
Around Last year, Uganda was readying itself for a ritual called elections but something had happened, the big Social media companies had suspended accounts of the government and ruling party (NRM) Accounts. Facebook as a result got disabled and even up to now, accessing it is through the Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Twitter and FacebookContinue reading “Real Story behind ‘Western’ push for Bobi Wine.”
Trudging on
Vulnerabilitycan be a double-edged sword,and here I am sittingat this balance point,realizing that sharingtoo quickly can be damaging,yet not sharing when time has passedmeans certain types of storiesget buried. I was supposed to write this yesterday, but here I am scribbling on,in my bed! Funny, well with one hand, there are things I have learnedContinue reading “Trudging on”
The Afromeet
“Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.- Don Corleone” ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather. Let me tell a little story, I had given blogging a break for this year and was left with reading books,as a matter of fact I wasContinue reading “The Afromeet”
Mwene 